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Folding out key bit -1--arrow a-. |
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Use a small screwdriver -3- to
raise the cover of battery compartment
-2--arrow b-. |
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Use a small screwdriver -3- to
lift battery -1- out of battery
compartment -2--arrow-. |
 Note
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Before installing battery, always press any key once. |
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This resets the transmitter unit, so that it can now
recognize a new battery. |
| Ensure correct polarity and mounting position when
installing battery. The positive pole is marked. |
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Insert battery -1- into battery
compartment -2- by pressing
slightly -arrow a-. |
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Assemble cover of battery compartment
-3- and transmitter unit -arrow b-. |
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The ignition key must be synchronised now
→ Anchor. |
| Synchronizing ignition key |
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Remove cover cap for lock cylinder -3-
→ Chapter. |
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Hold ignition key -2- on lock cylinder
-1-, and press “Open” button. |
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Unlock vehicle with the ignition key -2-
via lock cylinder -1- within a minute. |
Questions & answers
Removing and installing ignition key battery — Volkswagen Golf Mk7
How do I change the Golf Mk7 key battery (workshop procedure)?
Fold out the key blade, lever up the battery compartment cover with a small screwdriver, lift the old battery out and press the new one in with the correct polarity.
Is the workshop key battery procedure different from the owner's manual?
The steps are essentially the same, but the service manual adds detail on tool selection and notes on avoiding damage to the key housing.
1 -
Coupling station
Fitting location: right A-pillar
To separate connections, release bellows at pillar
2 -
Onboard supply control unit - ...
Removing
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Lift off lid for battery compartment
→ Chapter.
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Remove bolt -1-.
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Push cap -2- out ...
